FACT VS FICTION IN THE RACE FOR PA SENATOR

Democrat party bosses want Pennsylvanians to hear the name “Pat Toomey” and immediately think of Wall Street. The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee is running ads claiming Toomey ran a bank that used predatory lending practices and then voted for fewer banking regulations in the Senate. But that ad, which was already revised once, still includes false claims.

ANTHONY BOURDAIN: ‘YOU CAN’T GO HUNGRY IN PHILADELPHIA’

Anthony Bourdain has been all over the world. He can wax poetic about the cuisine and the people of Iceland, the Philippines and Sardina, but he keeps a special place in his heart for Philly. At a reception after his stand-up show at the Academy of Music last Wednesday, the chef-turned-TV star gave the local scene a generous shout.

ON THE CALENDAR

Despite a general economic recovery, reports show an increase in the number of kids in the Philadelphia region living in poverty. Why? And what can we do about it? A roundtable discussion with the Public Citizens for Children and Youth.

Journalist and Politico senior writer Jack Shafer is known for his withering criticism and incisive wit. He'll join NewsWorks' Dick Polman to talk about whether the media helped "create" Donald Trump. (Yes, the election will be over soon. Promise.)

Want to see the next Marvel movie with a bunch of equally geeked out enthusiasts? Head to this Eraserhood bar and eat and drink — proprietors will choose 40 patrons to head to a late-night screening after showing Captain America Civil War and Ant Man upstairs.